Quality Manager

Jackson Hogg have partnered with an industry leading manufacturing business in the Newcastle area, on a Quality Manager position, reporting directly to the Quality Director. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong technical quality background, exceptional auditing capability, and the ability to influence quality standards across the entire operation. Quality Manager Responsibilities Lead and manage the site Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements. Manage and coordinate all external certification audits, customer audits and supplier audits. Act as the primary quality representative during customer visits and quality-related meetings. Maintain quality policies, procedures, standards and documentation across the business. Drive standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives in line with organisational quality objectives. Oversee product approval documentation, control plans, PFMEA activities, PPAP submissions and validation processes. Manage approved supplier performance, supplier development activities and supplier re-approval programmes. Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D. Generate and present monthly quality reports, capability studies and strategic quality performance reviews. Analyse manufacturing and trial data to support business decisions and process improvements. Manage Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability (CPK/PPK), Measurement ..... full job details .....